Graduation Requirements

The requirements for graduation are the successful completion of 80 credits: a minimum of 48 credits of Required Courses, a minimum of 28 credits of Elective Courses, a 4 credit Graduation Transitions and 5 Graduation Program examinations.

Graduation Program in British Columbia

Required Courses: a minimum of 48 credits

• Language Arts 10: English 10
• Language Arts 11: Communication 11 or English 11
• Language Arts 12: Communication 12 or English 12
• Social Studies 10
• Social Studies 11
• Mathematics 10: Principles of Mathematics 10
• Mathematics 11 or 12:

• one of Essentials of Mathematics 11, Principles of Mathematics 11, Principles of Mathematics 12

• Science 10
• Science 11 or 12:

• one of Science and Technology 11, Biology 11, Biology 12, Chemistry 11, Chemistry 12, Physics 11, Physics 12

• Fine Arts and/or Applied Skills:

• one of Band 11, Band 12, Studio Art 11, Studio Art 12, Drama 11, Drama 12, Applied Digital Communications 11, Digital Media 11, Information and Communication Technology 12

• Physical Education 10
• Planning 10

Elective Courses: a minimum of 28 credits

Up to 16 credits can be MINISTRY authorized and school authorized or post-secondary courses in Grade 12. In addition to the above, the following elective courses (each worth four credits) are offered at Bodwell:

• ESL Canadian Studies 10 and 11
• ESL Literature Skills 10 and 11
• ESL English for Science 10 and 11
• Composition 10 and 11
• French 10
• Beginners French 11
• Beginners Japanese 11
• Accounting 11
• Tourism 11
• World Literature 11
• Leadership 12
• Global Education 12
• Social Justice 12
• Economics 12
• Physical Education 11 and 12
• Psychology 12
• History 12
• Geography 12
• Social Justice 12
• Advanced Placement Calculus
• Advanced Placement Art

Students may also challenge these courses for credit: Mandarin 12, Spanish 12, and Japanese 12. In addition, we offer non-credit instruction to prepare students for the TOEFL exam.

Graduation Transitions (4 credits)

Graduation Transitions is intended to prepare students for a successful transition to life after secondary school. All BC secondary school students who are enrolled in Grade 10, 11 or 12 as of September 1, 2007, and beyond must demonstrate they have met the following requirements for:

• Personal Health – maintain a personal health plan and participate in at least 150 minutes per week of moderate to vigorous physical activity.
• Community Connections – participate in at least 30 hours of work experience and/or community service and describe what was learned.
• Career and Life – complete a transition plan and present significant accomplishments.

5 Graduation Examinations